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horizon
/həˈɹaɪ.zən/
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What does horizon mean?
noun
- The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.
- (figuratively) The range or limit of one's knowledge, experience or interest; a boundary or threshold.
- The range or limit of any dimension in which one exists.
More meanings (4)
noun
- A specific layer of soil, or stratum
- A cultural sub-period or level within a more encompassing time period.
- Any level line or surface.
- The point at which a computer chess algorithm stops searching for further moves.
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IPA pronunciation
/həˈɹaɪ.zən/
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The last ranks of the herd were now passing over the rails, while the first had already disappeared below the southern horizon.
In another direction, pale Roman candles shot up singly through the trees, and a fire-haired rocket swept the horizon like a portent.
More book examples (3)
Against the bulwarks on the poop I lean, and watch the sun Behind the red horizon stoop-- His race is nearly run.
To the tired climbers, the horizon was ever dark, the mists were often cold, the Canaan was always dim and far away.
Every year this Virgin of the Sphere as she appeared above the horizon at the winter solstice gave birth to the sun.